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<h4 class="title">Valle Nevado, You Say?</h4>
<div class="caption">Why should you head south to ski during the summer? Valle Nevado, which is the biggest resort in Chile, has nearly 7,000 acres of skiing, breathtaking views of the high peaks of the Andes and Santiago, and a diverse international ski scene. Plus, it’s easy to access via a flight to/from Santiago using LAN airlines or a handful of other carriers.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Staying There</h4>
<div class="caption">Because Valle Nevado is relatively isolated the easiest lodging options are right on the mountain. You don’t want to end up on the wrong side of the road if it snows. Accommodations range from the budget friendly Hotel Tres Puntas, which is popular with ski teams and Brazilian snowboarders, to the Hotel Valle Nevado, which has a spa and the resort’s nicest restaurant, La Fourchette.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Skiing Zones</h4>
<div class="caption">The resort is all above treeline, and most of the more mellow terrain is on the lower pitches, closest to the lodges. Get long groomers and bump runs from the Andes Express, ski the bowls of the Valle Del Inca, and check out the steeper chutes off of the Tres Puntas lift.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Mini Halfpipe</h4>
<div class="caption">There’s a terrain park on the mountain, but one of the most fun kid-friendly runs is the natural halfpipe of Luna under the Andes Express chair.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Ski School</h4>
<div class="caption">Summer in the northern hemispheres means that ski instructors from all over the world head south, and a lot of them end up at Valle Nevado, where the ski school is among the best. They’ve got options ranging from a snow garden for tiny kids to guided skiing. And if you want a fully guided experience, check out Santiago Adventures, which will make sure you’re well take care of.</div>
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<h4 class="title">New Construction</h4>
<div class="caption">Valle Nevado is going to start looking a little different in the next few years. They’re in the midst of a new development plan, which will be finished in 2020, and includes the first gondola in Chile and an expanded base area.<p><em>Photo: Morten Photo</em></p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Skiing Other Mountains</h4>
<div class="caption">One of the benefits of skiing at Valle Nevado is that it shares a boundary with two other resorts, El Colorado and La Parva. If you stay in Valle Nevado lodging for a week they’ll give you an interconnect ticket that lets you access the other resorts, and it’s easy to ski between the three.</div>
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<div class="image"><img src="http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/imagecache/enlarged_image/_images/201406/8%20%20vn%20ski.jpg" alt="The Inca Valley" title="" width="1000" height="667" class="imagecache imagecache-enlarged_image"/></div>
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<h4 class="title">The Inca Valley</h4>
<div class="caption">In addition to good skiing, there’s history and lots to learn about the area. In the ‘50s, ranchers found a preserved Incan mummy—the “Niño de Plomo”—on Cerro el Plomo, the peak at the back of the resort in the Inca Valley. You can see a replica of the mummy in the Chile’s National Museum of Natural History in Santiago.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Food</h4>
<div class="caption">Kids will probably take a liking to one of Chile’s traditional dishes called Lomo a lo Pobre, or steak with French fries and a fried egg. The cuisine tends to be relatively simple, and the water is fine to drink anywhere. There are plenty of food options at the resort. For picky eaters, Mirador del Plomo in the Hotel Puerta del Sol has an expansive buffet. And in Santiago check out Europeo.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Family Fun</h4>
<div class="caption">Because the resort is self-contained, staff makes sure to keep kids entertained: there are nightly movies, and a game room with video games in the Hotel Puerto Del Sol.<p><em>Photo: Morten Photo</em></p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Getting There And Back</h4>
<div class="caption">There are direct flights to Santiago from Miami, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Valle Nevado is about 40 miles from the city, but it’s up a winding slow road, so the trip can take several hours. You don’t need a car once you’re up there, so a shuttle to the mountain is the best way to go.&nbsp; It’s worth spending some time in Santiago on your way in and out, and be sure to check out The Aubrey for a place to stay. <p>For more on skiing in Chile, <a href="http://www.vallenevado.com/en/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p></div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/how-ski-valle-nevado#commentsApres SkiKidsPeopleResortsSki Resort LifeLodgingDiningfamilyfamily activitesski South AmericaSki tripsChileSouth AmericaInternationalValle NevadoCURRENT_SITE55592149http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201406/11-valle-nevado-tout.jpg55592148Valle NevadoTry summertime skiing for families south of the equator.gallery55592157http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/1 vn ski.jpgHeather HansmanValle Nevado, You Say?
<p>Why should you head south to ski during the summer? Valle Nevado, which is the biggest resort in Chile, has nearly 7,000 acres of skiing, breathtaking views of the high peaks of the Andes and Santiago, and a diverse international ski scene. Plus, it’s easy to access via a flight to/from Santiago using LAN airlines or a handful of other carriers.</p>
55592166http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/2 vn ski.jpgHeather HansmanStaying There
<p>Because Valle Nevado is relatively isolated the easiest lodging options are right on the mountain. You don’t want to end up on the wrong side of the road if it snows. Accommodations range from the budget friendly Hotel Tres Puntas, which is popular with ski teams and Brazilian snowboarders, to the Hotel Valle Nevado, which has a spa and the resort’s nicest restaurant, La Fourchette.</p>
55592158http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/3 valle nevado vn ski.jpgValle NevadoSkiing Zones
<p>The resort is all above treeline, and most of the more mellow terrain is on the lower pitches, closest to the lodges. Get long groomers and bump runs from the Andes Express, ski the bowls of the Valle Del Inca, and check out the steeper chutes off of the Tres Puntas lift.</p>
55592159http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/4 valle_nevado.jpgValle NevadoMini Halfpipe
<p>There’s a terrain park on the mountain, but one of the most fun kid-friendly runs is the natural halfpipe of Luna under the Andes Express chair.</p>
55592160http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/5_ski_school_valle_nevado.jpgValle NevadoSki School
<p>Summer in the northern hemispheres means that ski instructors from all over the world head south, and a lot of them end up at Valle Nevado, where the ski school is among the best. They’ve got options ranging from a snow garden for tiny kids to guided skiing. And if you want a fully guided experience, check out Santiago Adventures, which will make sure you’re well take care of.</p>
55592165http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/6 morten photo vn ski.jpgNew Construction
<p>Valle Nevado is going to start looking a little different in the next few years. They’re in the midst of a new development plan, which will be finished in 2020, and includes the first gondola in Chile and an expanded base area.</p><p><em>Photo: Morten Photo</em></p>
55592161http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/7 vn ski.jpgHeather HansmanSkiing Other Mountains
<p>One of the benefits of skiing at Valle Nevado is that it shares a boundary with two other resorts, El Colorado and La Parva. If you stay in Valle Nevado lodging for a week they’ll give you an interconnect ticket that lets you access the other resorts, and it’s easy to ski between the three.</p>
55592162http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/8 vn ski.jpgHeather HansmanThe Inca Valley
<p>In addition to good skiing, there’s history and lots to learn about the area. In the ‘50s, ranchers found a preserved Incan mummy—the “Niño de Plomo”—on Cerro el Plomo, the peak at the back of the resort in the Inca Valley. You can see a replica of the mummy in the Chile’s National Museum of Natural History in Santiago.</p>
55592167http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/9lomo-a-lo-pobre.jpgHeather HansmanFood
<p>Kids will probably take a liking to one of Chile’s traditional dishes called Lomo a lo Pobre, or steak with French fries and a fried egg. The cuisine tends to be relatively simple, and the water is fine to drink anywhere. There are plenty of food options at the resort. For picky eaters, Mirador del Plomo in the Hotel Puerta del Sol has an expansive buffet. And in Santiago check out Europeo.</p>
55592164http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/10 morten photo vn ski.jpgFamily Fun
<p>Because the resort is self-contained, staff makes sure to keep kids entertained: there are nightly movies, and a game room with video games in the Hotel Puerto Del Sol.</p><p><em>Photo: Morten Photo</em></p>
55592163http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/11 valle nevado vn ski.jpgValle NevadoGetting There And Back
<p>There are direct flights to Santiago from Miami, Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Valle Nevado is about 40 miles from the city, but it’s up a winding slow road, so the trip can take several hours. You don’t need a car once you’re up there, so a shuttle to the mountain is the best way to go.&nbsp; It’s worth spending some time in Santiago on your way in and out, and be sure to check out The Aubrey for a place to stay.</p> <p>For more on skiing in Chile, <a href="http://www.vallenevado.com/en/" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
Wed, 16 Jul 2014 15:41:36 +0000ecarey55592149 at http://www.skinet.com/skiGet Cultured in Chilehttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/get-cultured-chile?lnk=rss&loc=valle-nevado
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<h4 class="title">Wine</h4>
<div class="caption">Chile sits at the same latitude to the south as France and Napa do to the north, so it makes sense that great wines come out of the country. Chilean wine hasn’t penetrated the American and European scene quite as thoroughly as Argentinean wine has, which means it’s still easy to find good wine for cheap. Concha Y Toro is the most commonly available Chilean wine in the U.S., but looks for bottles from smaller boutique vineyards like Loma Larga or Casa Marin. Carménère is Chile’s most known wine, because the grapes are rarely found other places.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Typical Chilean Food</h4>
<div class="caption">Chilean food is heavy on meat. You can find lomo a lo pobre, or steak with french fries and egg, almost everywhere. Chile is also fairly international with heavy influences from Spanish cuisine. If you want to go traditional, try Charquicán, which is similar to beef stew.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Staying at Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">Because it’s so far up the valley, Valle Nevado is relatively self contained, and it’s easiest to stay right on the hill. Your options range from the high end hotel Valle Nevado to the Hotel Tres Puntas, which is cheaper and has a rowdy bar. There are also apartments you can rent.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">Staying Other Places</h4>
<div class="caption">Each resort has a different setup for on-hill lodging. At Portillo you have to commit to the whole week, and the Hotel Portillo is your only option. At La Parva, most of the housing is condos. If you’re skiing all three resorts outside of Santiago you can stay in Farellones, where the road splits, to gain easy access to all of the resorts.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">Who Goes Skiing In Chile?</h4>
<div class="caption">The southern hemispheres ski crowd tends to be international, so you’ll hear multiple languages. Spanish, English, and Portuguese are the most dominant, but it’s a healthy mix. Expect to see some Brazilian men in sungas in the hot tub.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">Eating at Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">You’re limited to the resorts restaurants at Valle Nevado, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sur, in the Hotel Tres Puntas serves good Chilean food, but surprisingly the best meal is the dinner buffet at Mirador del Plomo where they’ll grill your dinner right in front of you.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Food at La Parva</h4>
<div class="caption">At La Parva, check out La Marmita de Pericles, which feels like it could just as easily be in the Alps as the Andes. They have multiple different kinds of fondue, and traditional asado, or barbecue.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">Pisco</h4>
<div class="caption">There is some international argument about who owns the pisco sour: Peru or Chile. &nbsp;Peru even gave it a national holiday. The Peruvian version has egg white; the Chilean one doesn’t; so if you’re squeamish about raw eggs you’re in the clear here. Either way, picso makes for a good après drink. As does a piscola, which is exactly what it sounds like: pisco and Coke.&nbsp;</div>
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<h4 class="title">Seafood</h4>
<div class="caption">Because so much of Chile is costal, the seafood tends to be good, fresh, and readily available. Get ceviche and sea urchin every chance you get, and if you have time in Santiago go to the Mercado central to check out the fish selection.</div>
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<h4 class="title">A Day In Santiago</h4>
<div class="caption">You’ll be flying in and out of Santiago, so take some time to check it out. It’s walk-able, easy to get around, and full of cool neighborhoods and interesting street art. Get cultured downtown, eat in Lastarria, drink (and visit Pablo Neruda’s house) in Bellavista, and hike or bike in Cerro San Cristobal.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Europeo</h4>
<div class="caption">If you’ve got a night in Santiago and want a really great meal check out Europeo. The chef, Francisco Mandiola, was voted best in the city, and his tasting menu, which leans French but features local Chilean produce and seafood, is unreal.</div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/get-cultured-chile#commentsApres SkiFood and DrinkPeopleResortsSki CultureMountain CultureLodgingDiningApres skiinternational travelersmountain cultureski cultureSki tripsChileSouth AmericaSoft GoodsLa ParvaPortilloValle NevadoCURRENT_SITE55592073http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201406/3-valle-nevadotout.jpg55592072Ski Trip to Chile at Valle NevadoYou can figure out how to ski in Chile, but what about the other stuff?gallery55592075http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/1.jpgHeather HansmanWine
<p>Chile sits at the same latitude to the south as France and Napa do to the north, so it makes sense that great wines come out of the country. Chilean wine hasn’t penetrated the American and European scene quite as thoroughly as Argentinean wine has, which means it’s still easy to find good wine for cheap. Concha Y Toro is the most commonly available Chilean wine in the U.S., but looks for bottles from smaller boutique vineyards like Loma Larga or Casa Marin. Carménère is Chile’s most known wine, because the grapes are rarely found other places. On the white side, they make a lot of good Sauvignon Blanc.</p>
55592076http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/2 valle nevado.jpgValle NevadoTypical Chilean Food
<p>Chilean food is heavy on meat. You can find lomo a lo pobre, or steak with french fries and egg, almost everywhere. Chile is also fairly international with heavy influences from Spanish cuisine. If you want to go traditional, try Charquicán, which is similar to beef stew.</p>
55592077http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/3 valle nevado.jpgValle NevadoStaying at Valle Nevado
<p>Because it’s so far up the valley, Valle Nevado is relatively self contained, and it’s easiest to stay right on the hill. Your options range from the high end hotel Valle Nevado to the Hotel Tres Puntas, which is cheaper and has a rowdy bar. There are also apartments you can rent.&nbsp;</p>
55592078http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/4.jpgHeather HansmanStaying Other Places
<p>Each resort has a different setup for on-hill lodging. At Portillo you have to commit to the whole week, and the Hotel Portillo is your only option. At La Parva, most of the housing is condos. If you’re skiing all three resorts outside of Santiago you can stay in Farellones, where the road splits, to gain easy access to all of the resorts.&nbsp;</p>
55592079http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201407/5_valle_nevado.jpgValle NevadoWho Goes Skiing In Chile?
<p>The southern hemispheres ski crowd tends to be international, so you’ll hear multiple languages. Spanish, English, and Portuguese are the most dominant, but it’s a healthy mix. Expect to see some Brazilian men in sungas in the hot tub.&nbsp;</p>
55592080http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/6.jpgHeather HansmanEating at Valle Nevado
<p>You’re limited to the resorts restaurants at Valle Nevado, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Sur, in the Hotel Tres Puntas serves good Chilean food, but surprisingly the best meal is the dinner buffet at Mirador del Plomo where they’ll grill your dinner right in front of you.</p>
55592081http://www.skinet.com/ski/Heather HansmanFood at La Parva
<p>At La Parva, check out La Marmita de Pericles, which feels like it could just as easily be in the Alps as the Andes. They have multiple different kinds of fondue, and traditional asado, or barbecue.&nbsp;</p>
55592082http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/8.jpgHeather HansmanPisco
<p>There is some international argument about who owns the pisco sour: Peru or Chile. &nbsp;Peru even gave it a national holiday. The Peruvian version has egg white; the Chilean one doesn’t; so if you’re squeamish about raw eggs you’re in the clear here. Either way, picso makes for a good après drink. As does a piscola, which is exactly what it sounds like: pisco and Coke.&nbsp;</p>
55592083http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/9_0.jpgHeather HansmanSeafood
<p>Because so much of Chile is costal, the seafood tends to be good, fresh, and readily available. Get ceviche and sea urchin every chance you get, and if you have time in Santiago go to the Mercado central to check out the fish selection.</p>
55592084http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/10.jpgHeather HansmanA Day In Santiago
<p>You’ll be flying in and out of Santiago, so take some time to check it out. It’s walk-able, easy to get around, and full of cool neighborhoods and interesting street art. Get cultured downtown, eat in Lastarria, drink (and visit Pablo Neruda’s house) in Bellavista, and hike or bike in Cerro San Cristobal.</p>
55592085http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201406/11.jpgHeather HansmanEuropeo
<p>If you’ve got a night in Santiago and want a really great meal check out Europeo. The chef, Francisco Mandiola, was voted best in the city, and his tasting menu, which leans French but features local Chilean produce and seafood, is unreal.</p>
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<h4 class="title">Endless Winter</h4>
<div class="caption">Looking for more turns? Skiers head to the South American winter, June-September, to extend their season at resorts like Vallee Nevado, Portillo, Las Leñas, and Cerro Catedral (shown). The world-class skiing is reason enough to head south, but the ski experience is more than the turns.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Eat Meat</h4>
<div class="caption">Indulge your inner carnivore in Argentina. (Argentina has one of the world's highest consumption rates of beef, and is among the world’s top beef exporters. Pretty much, beef is what’s for dinner.) Order bife de lomo, and if you get invited to a local asado (BBQ), go immediately. Almost every restaurant offers a parilla, a plate of assorted grilled meats. In Chile, dig into a bowl of mariscos. The deep ocean shelf right off the coast means all kinds of exotic shellfish, beyond the normal mussels and clams. Don’t ask questions. A few lemons and a fork is all you need.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Did We Mention Meat?</h4>
<div class="caption">Grass-fed beef is still abundant in Argentina. That's good news, as grass-fed beef is higher in anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, immune enhancing beta-carotene, and heart-healthy vitamin E than it’s conventionally-raised counterpart.<em> </em><p><em>On the Menu:</em> The Argentine version of barbecue is called <em>asado </em>(beef grilled on an open fire pit) and it's standard family fare. Keep an eye out for sweetbreads or <em>mollejas</em> which are actually glands like the heart or pancreas.</p></div>
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<h4 class="title">Organic Wine</h4>
<div class="caption">Could anything accompany <em>asado</em> better than <em>vino tinto?</em> And it's not just red wine on the menu, but organic red wine. As if you need more motivation, many studies have shown that drinking one glass of red wine a day can decrease your chances of heart disease, thanks to the content of resveratrol, an antioxidant.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Did We Mention Wine?</h4>
<div class="caption">Savor stellar, inexpensive wines. Drink carmeneres in Chile and malbecs in Argentina, but don’t mix up the grapes and the countries…you will receive a sharp look. Vineyards offering tours dot the southern cone from the Salta region to the Patagonian lakes, and are thick near Santiago and Mendoza.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Ski Volcanoes</h4>
<div class="caption">The Andes have huge, postcard-perfect cone volcanoes. Several tour companies offer a variety of guided backcountry packages and internationally certified ski guides for Chile and Argentina. Many resorts offer backcountry guide services as well. It's a life-list experience.
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<h4 class="title">Yerba Mate</h4>
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<h4 class="title">Go to Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">Here are the stats on Valle Nevado, a ski resort in Chile that offers some of the largest ski-able terrain in South America: 260 days of sunshine a year, almost 2,000 acres of terrain (over 50 percent of which is advanced or expert off-piste), the only high-speed quad chairlift in Chile, and the only heli-ski outfitter in the country (the heli pad is located right at the ski resort)</div>
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<h4 class="title">Go to Portillo</h4>
<div class="caption">Book a week at the iconic, yellow Hotel Portillo in Chile, where the heritage of skiing is deep and scenic jagged peaks loom overhead. Ride chairlifts that cross the international highway, ski-tour across the lake, book a day with Portillo Heli, ski beautiful lines, then clean up and bask in international glamour at cocktail hour.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Get off the Beaten Path</h4>
<div class="caption">Book a cat ski trip at Ski Arpa in Chile, or stay in one of the best hotels in Chile at Termas de Chillan’s Gran Hotel Termas. Farther off the track, incredible skiing experiences can be found at places like La Hoya, Castor, or Caviahue in Argentina. Southamericaski.com can help plan trips to these hinterlands. Be prepared to speak Spanish, be self-sufficient, and have a lot of sweet terrain to yourself.
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<h4 class="title">Go to Las Lenas</h4>
<div class="caption">Ski some of the longest, steepest, and potentially deepest couloirs of your life are in Las Lenas, Argentina. If Marte Chair is open, you will be ruined for nearly any other ski resort—big-mountain freeskiers converge here for a reason. Grab a room at the swanky, chic Hotel Virgo or Hotel Pisces or cram in a departmento with seven other skiers. Bring an outfit for the discos.
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<div class="caption">When to go? Sometimes there are epic snowfalls as early as June, but many skiers wait until after mid-July. Late August through September can be springy skiing, but in general, there is a better chance of more big powder storms in July and August.
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<div class="caption">For Chile, Santiago is the gateway ski city. Valle Nevado is about a 90-minute drive/ride, and is part of the Tres Valles ski resorts (Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva). Portillo is about two hours from the airport, and offers views of Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas (22,837 ft). For Argentina, fly into Bariloche, a spectacular small city in the lake district. From there you can ski Cerro Catedral’s plentiful terrain and amazing tree skiing (trees are completely lacking in the northern areas).</div>
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<h4 class="title">Bring Your Own Gear</h4>
<div class="caption">If you're picky, it's best to bring your own set-up. Don’t count on being able to rent a wide range of good gear when you get there. Contact the resort before you arrive to discuss rentals to avoid gear envy. Though ski alquileres in towns and the cities rent everything technically needed to ski, the goods just might be older than you are.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Sweet Turns</h4>
<div class="caption">We have nothing against meat, wine or volcanoes and we absolutely love Yerba Mate. But the top reason to head deep south to continue your winter is the skiing. </div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/11-reasons-ski-south-america#commentsResortsMountain CultureSki Resort LifeTravel IdeasArgentinaChileSouth AmericaPortilloValle NevadoCURRENT_SITE55584803http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201303/cerro_catedral_gallery.jpg55575543Endless Winter
<p>Looking for more turns? Skiers head to the South American winter, June-September, to extend their season at resorts like Vallee Nevado, Portillo, Las Leñas, and Cerro Catedral (shown). The world-class skiing is reason enough to head south, but the ski experience is more than the turns.</p>
July powder, volcanoes and grilled meat. What's not to like? gallery55575543http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/cerro_catedral_gallery.jpgEndless Winter
<p>Looking for more turns? Skiers head to the South American winter, June-September, to extend their season at resorts like Vallee Nevado, Portillo, Las Leñas, and Cerro Catedral (shown). The world-class skiing is reason enough to head south, but the ski experience is more than the turns.</p>
55567305http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/meatst.jpgEat Meat
Indulge your inner carnivore in Argentina. (Argentina has one of the world's highest consumption rates of beef, and is among the world’s top beef exporters. Pretty much, beef is what’s for dinner.) Order bife de lomo, and if you get invited to a local asado (BBQ), go immediately. Almost every restaurant offers a parilla, a plate of assorted grilled meats. In Chile, dig into a bowl of mariscos. The deep ocean shelf right off the coast means all kinds of exotic shellfish, beyond the normal mussels and clams. Don’t ask questions. A few lemons and a fork is all you need.
55575540http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/meat.jpgSally FrancklynDid We Mention Meat?
<p>Grass-fed beef is still abundant in Argentina. That's good news, as grass-fed beef is higher in anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, immune enhancing beta-carotene, and heart-healthy vitamin E than it’s conventionally-raised counterpart.<em> </em></p><p><em>On the Menu:</em> The Argentine version of barbecue is called <em>asado </em>(beef grilled on an open fire pit) and it's standard family fare. Keep an eye out for sweetbreads or <em>mollejas</em> which are actually glands like the heart or pancreas.</p>
55575541http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/wine-1.jpgOrganic Wine
<p>Could anything accompany <em>asado</em> better than <em>vino tinto?</em> And it's not just red wine on the menu, but organic red wine. As if you need more motivation, many studies have shown that drinking one glass of red wine a day can decrease your chances of heart disease, thanks to the content of resveratrol, an antioxidant.</p> <p><em>On The Menu</em>: A Calimocho (also spelled Kalimotxo) is a 50/50 mixture of red wine and Coca-Cola. In Argentina, a red-wine-and-Coke combination is known as a <em>jote</em>. It’s way better than it sounds, but keep in mind that the soda addition takes the health component of the wine down mega notches.</p>
55567304http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/rucamalenvineyard.jpgDid We Mention Wine?
<p>Savor stellar, inexpensive wines. Drink carmeneres in Chile and malbecs in Argentina, but don’t mix up the grapes and the countries…you will receive a sharp look. Vineyards offering tours dot the southern cone from the Salta region to the Patagonian lakes, and are thick near Santiago and Mendoza.</p>
55567302http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/conevolcano.jpgSki Volcanoes
The Andes have huge, postcard-perfect cone volcanoes. Several tour companies offer a variety of guided backcountry packages and internationally certified ski guides for Chile and Argentina. Many resorts offer backcountry guide services as well. It's a life-list experience.
55575542http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/mate.jpgYerba Mate
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55567307http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/31.jpgGo to Valle Nevado
Here are the stats on Valle Nevado, a ski resort in Chile that offers some of the largest ski-able terrain in South America: 260 days of sunshine a year, almost 2,000 acres of terrain (over 50 percent of which is advanced or expert off-piste), the only high-speed quad chairlift in Chile, and the only heli-ski outfitter in the country (the heli pad is located right at the ski resort)
55567301http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/portillosteeps.jpgGo to Portillo
Book a week at the iconic, yellow Hotel Portillo in Chile, where the heritage of skiing is deep and scenic jagged peaks loom overhead. Ride chairlifts that cross the international highway, ski-tour across the lake, book a day with Portillo Heli, ski beautiful lines, then clean up and bask in international glamour at cocktail hour.
55567303http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/imgp4279.jpgGet off the Beaten Path
Book a cat ski trip at Ski Arpa in Chile, or stay in one of the best hotels in Chile at Termas de Chillan’s Gran Hotel Termas. Farther off the track, incredible skiing experiences can be found at places like La Hoya, Castor, or Caviahue in Argentina. Southamericaski.com can help plan trips to these hinterlands. Be prepared to speak Spanish, be self-sufficient, and have a lot of sweet terrain to yourself.
55567300http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/mepowmartechairlenas.jpgGo to Las Lenas
Ski some of the longest, steepest, and potentially deepest couloirs of your life are in Las Lenas, Argentina. If Marte Chair is open, you will be ruined for nearly any other ski resort—big-mountain freeskiers converge here for a reason. Grab a room at the swanky, chic Hotel Virgo or Hotel Pisces or cram in a departmento with seven other skiers. Bring an outfit for the discos.
55567297http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/chilean pow.jpgWhen to Go
When to go? Sometimes there are epic snowfalls as early as June, but many skiers wait until after mid-July. Late August through September can be springy skiing, but in general, there is a better chance of more big powder storms in July and August.
55567298http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/bariloche.jpgHow to Get There
For Chile, Santiago is the gateway ski city. Valle Nevado is about a 90-minute drive/ride, and is part of the Tres Valles ski resorts (Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva). Portillo is about two hours from the airport, and offers views of Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas (22,837 ft). For Argentina, fly into Bariloche, a spectacular small city in the lake district. From there you can ski Cerro Catedral’s plentiful terrain and amazing tree skiing (trees are completely lacking in the northern areas). Head north a few hours to ski Chapelco and Cerro Bayo, and eat the best ice cream in the world in the charming little base towns of San Martin de Los Andes and Villa La Angostura. Transfer services are available from the airports to the resorts.
55567299http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/local rental gear.jpgBring Your Own Gear
If you're picky, it's best to bring your own set-up. Don’t count on being able to rent a wide range of good gear when you get there. Contact the resort before you arrive to discuss rentals to avoid gear envy. Though ski alquileres in towns and the cities rent everything technically needed to ski, the goods just might be older than you are.
55567306http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/cerrocatedraltrees.jpgSweet Turns
We have nothing against meat, wine or volcanoes and we absolutely love Yerba Mate. But the top reason to head deep south to continue your winter is the skiing.
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<h4 class="title">Sweet Ride</h4>
<div class="caption">Looking to ride a gondola to the slopes in Chile? Now you can. Valle Nevado opened Chile’s first ski resort gondy in March, with the official christening on the opening day of the ski season, June 28.</div>
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<div class="caption">The six-passenger gondola will connect the new Curve 17 Day Visitor Area and the Bajo Zero restaurant at mid-mountain, along with the resort's high-speed quad chairlift Andes Express, and will climb to 10,500 feet. The new gondola is just one facet of Valle Nevado’s $150 million Master Development Project launched in 2009, with the aim of becoming the region’s first full-service mountain resort village. Upgrades already completed include a terrain expansion and the opening of several new lodging options.</div>
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<div class="caption">Getting there isn’t half the fun. So the road to the resort has been improved. By 2016, the road will be completely overhauled and modernized by the Municipality of Lo Barnechea in a $75 million project.</div>
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<h4 class="title">About Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">The base village includes shops, three hotels, private apartments, six restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, cinema, library, bars and lounges, wine tastings, a pub with live music, a sports entertainment center and a state-of-the-art events venue, all set to the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent Andes. The 2013 season runs from June 28 to September 27., Become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ValleNevadoEnglish."><strong>Valle Nevado's new Facebook page in English</strong></a> and receive news, snow reports, Chile travel information, and special deals.</div>
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<p>Looking to ride a gondola to the slopes in Chile? Now you can. Valle Nevado opened Chile’s first ski resort gondy in March, with the official christening on the opening day of the ski season, June 28.</p>
The gondola is part of the resort's new "Curve 17" service area and $150 million development plan. gallery55584784http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/gondola real 1_sized.jpgSweet Ride
<p>Looking to ride a gondola to the slopes in Chile? Now you can. Valle Nevado opened Chile’s first ski resort gondy in March, with the official christening on the opening day of the ski season, June 28.</p>
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<p>The six-passenger gondola will connect the new Curve 17 Day Visitor Area and the Bajo Zero restaurant at mid-mountain, along with the resort's high-speed quad chairlift Andes Express, and will climb to 10,500 feet. The new gondola is just one facet of Valle Nevado’s $150 million Master Development Project launched in 2009, with the aim of becoming the region’s first full-service mountain resort village. Upgrades already completed include a terrain expansion and the opening of several new lodging options. The new Curve 17 Day Visitor Area includes gear rental, ski school, ticket office, shops and a café.</p>
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<p>Getting there isn’t half the fun. So the road to the resort has been improved. By 2016, the road will be completely overhauled and modernized by the Municipality of Lo Barnechea in a $75 million project.</p>
55584787http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201303/valle nevado june 11_sized.jpgAbout Valle Nevado
<p>The base village includes shops, three hotels, private apartments, six restaurants, a full-service spa and fitness center, cinema, library, bars and lounges, wine tastings, a pub with live music, a sports entertainment center and a state-of-the-art events venue, all set to the breathtaking backdrop of the magnificent Andes. The 2013 season runs from June 28 to September 27., Become a fan of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ValleNevadoEnglish."><strong>Valle Nevado's new Facebook page in English</strong></a> and receive news, snow reports, Chile travel information, and special deals.</p>
Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:43:38 +0000jsrashkin55584783 at http://www.skinet.com/skiSummer Skiing South of the Borderhttp://www.skinet.com/ski/article/summer-skiing-south-border?lnk=rss&loc=valle-nevado
<p>Although recent storms around the country have improved skiing conditions considerably, this season as a whole has been one of the toughest in decades. Thanks for nothing, La Nina.</p>
<p>We certainly won’t blame you for pulling out the bicycles, the golf clubs and the kayaks—heck, that’s what we did this weekend as temperatures in Boulder reached the upper 70s—but don’t write this year off as a wash just yet. There’s no correlation between winter weather patterns in the Northern Hemisphere and those below the Equator, which means this might be the year to pack your bags and head south.</p>
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<div class="caption">The Hotel Puerta del Sol is Valle’s most iconic lodging destination. With comfortable rooms, multiple in-house restaurants, a buffet-style breakfast with made-to-order omelettes, and a hot tub overlooking Santiago and the Andes, there’s not much left to be desired.</div>
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<div class="caption">Mirador del Plomo is located in Hotel Puerta del Sol and is a great casual dining option for families. La Fourchette in the nearby Hotel Valle Nevado offers a dining experience that’s a couple notches up: expect fine wines and tasty Mediterranean cuisine.</div>
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<div class="caption">The aptly named Bar Lounge is a great spot to enjoy après-ski cocktails and aperitifs. Sip champagne while watching the sun set over the Andes.</div>
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<div class="caption">Hotel Valle Nevado’s spa offers everything from yoga classes to massage. Book your appointment ahead of time, and wrap up a day on the hill with a spa treatment.<p>&nbsp;</p></div>
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<div class="caption">Valle Nevado’s terrain is all above treeline, and there’s lots of it. Combined with neighboring La Parva and El Colorado (available as a joint lift ticket), the skiable terrain boasts more acreage than Vail. From Hotel Puerta del Sol, ski down to the Mirador chair. From the top, access advanced terrain off the backside, or cruise mellow groomers on the front. Or, for a different experience, Valle Nevado offers heli skiing by the day or by the run.</div>
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<p>Valle Nevado’s terrain is all above treeline, and there’s lots of it. Combined with neighboring La Parva and El Colorado (available as a joint lift ticket), the skiable terrain boasts more acreage than Vail. From Hotel Puerta del Sol, ski down to the Mirador chair. From the top, access advanced terrain off the backside, or cruise mellow groomers on the front. Or, for a different experience, Valle Nevado offers heli skiing by the day or by the run. Ski 5,000 vertical feet per run in the terrain surrounding Valle Nevado, while 18,000 foot peaks tower nearby. Bonus: the helicopter will even drop you back off on-piste.</p>
High in the Andes overlooking Santiago, Valle Nevado is one of Chile’s most underrated ski resorts. Praised for its steep terrain, iconic lodging, and beautiful vistas, Valle is often overlooked in spite of its competitors, but has just as much, if not more, to offer. Here’s how to maximize your time down south. gallery55575615http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/puerta.jpgStay
<p>The Hotel Puerta del Sol is Valle’s most iconic lodging destination. With comfortable rooms, multiple in-house restaurants, a buffet-style breakfast with made-to-order omelettes, and a hot tub overlooking Santiago and the Andes, there’s not much left to be desired.</p>
55575614http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/12.jpgEat
<p>Mirador del Plomo is located in Hotel Puerta del Sol and is a great casual dining option for families. La Fourchette in the nearby Hotel Valle Nevado offers a dining experience that’s a couple notches up: expect fine wines and tasty Mediterranean cuisine.</p>
55575616http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/eat.jpgDrink
<p>The aptly named Bar Lounge is a great spot to enjoy après-ski cocktails and aperitifs. Sip champagne while watching the sun set over the Andes.</p>
55575612http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/spa.jpgOff the Hill
<p>Hotel Valle Nevado’s spa offers everything from yoga classes to massage. Book your appointment ahead of time, and wrap up a day on the hill with a spa treatment.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>
55575613http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201202/skiing.jpgSki
<p>Valle Nevado’s terrain is all above treeline, and there’s lots of it. Combined with neighboring La Parva and El Colorado (available as a joint lift ticket), the skiable terrain boasts more acreage than Vail. From Hotel Puerta del Sol, ski down to the Mirador chair. From the top, access advanced terrain off the backside, or cruise mellow groomers on the front. Or, for a different experience, Valle Nevado offers heli skiing by the day or by the run. Ski 5,000 vertical feet per run in the terrain surrounding Valle Nevado, while 18,000 foot peaks tower nearby. Bonus: the helicopter will even drop you back off on-piste.</p>
Mon, 27 Feb 2012 14:58:36 +0000hhansman55575611 at http://www.skinet.com/skiSki South Americahttp://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/ski-south-america?lnk=rss&loc=valle-nevado
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<h4 class="title">When to Go</h4>
<div class="caption">When to go? Sometimes there are epic snowfalls as early as June, but many skiers wait until after mid-July. Late August through September can be springy skiing, but in general, there is a better chance of more big powder storms in July and August.
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<h4 class="title">How to Get There</h4>
<div class="caption">For Chile, Santiago is the gateway ski city. Valle Nevado is about a 90-minute drive/ride, and is part of the Tres Valles ski resorts (Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva). Portillo is about two hours from the airport, and offers views of Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas (22,837 ft). For Argentina, fly into Bariloche, a spectacular small city in the lake district. From there you can ski Cerro Catedral’s plentiful terrain and amazing tree skiing (trees are completely lacking in the northern areas).</div>
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<h4 class="title">Bring Your Own Gear</h4>
<div class="caption">If you're picky, it's best to bring your own set-up. Don’t count on being able to rent a wide range of good gear when you get there. Contact the resort before you arrive to discuss rentals to avoid gear envy. Though ski alquileres in towns and the cities rent everything technically needed to ski, the goods just might be older than you are.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Go to Las Lenas</h4>
<div class="caption">Ski some of the longest, steepest, and potentially deepest couloirs of your life are in Las Lenas, Argentina. If Marte Chair is open, you will be ruined for nearly any other ski resort—big-mountain freeskiers converge here for a reason. Grab a room at the swanky, chic Hotel Virgo or Hotel Pisces or cram in a departmento with seven other skiers. Bring an outfit for the discos.
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<h4 class="title">Go to Portillo</h4>
<div class="caption">Book a week at the iconic, yellow Hotel Portillo in Chile, where the heritage of skiing is deep and scenic jagged peaks loom overhead. Ride chairlifts that cross the international highway, ski-tour across the lake, book a day with Portillo Heli, ski beautiful lines, then clean up and bask in international glamour at cocktail hour.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Ski Volcanoes</h4>
<div class="caption">The Andes have huge, postcard-perfect cone volcanoes. Several tour companies offer a variety of guided backcountry packages and internationally certified ski guides for Chile and Argentina. Many resorts offer backcountry guide services as well. It's a life-list experience.
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<h4 class="title">Get off the Beaten Path</h4>
<div class="caption">Book a cat ski trip at Ski Arpa in Chile, or stay in one of the best hotels in Chile at Termas de Chillan’s Gran Hotel Termas. Farther off the track, incredible skiing experiences can be found at places like La Hoya, Castor, or Caviahue in Argentina. Southamericaski.com can help plan trips to these hinterlands. Be prepared to speak Spanish, be self-sufficient, and have a lot of sweet terrain to yourself.
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<h4 class="title">Did We Mention Wine?</h4>
<div class="caption">Savor stellar, inexpensive wines. Drink carmeneres in Chile and malbecs in Argentina, but don’t mix up the grapes and the countries…you will receive a sharp look. Vineyards offering tours dot the southern cone from the Salta region to the Patagonian lakes, and are thick near Santiago and Mendoza.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Eat Meat</h4>
<div class="caption">Indulge your inner carnivore in Argentina. (Argentina has one of the world's highest consumption rates of beef, and is among the world’s top beef exporters. Pretty much, beef is what’s for dinner.) Order bife de lomo, and if you get invited to a local asado (BBQ), go immediately. Almost every restaurant offers a parilla, a plate of assorted grilled meats. In Chile, dig into a bowl of mariscos. The deep ocean shelf right off the coast means all kinds of exotic shellfish, beyond the normal mussels and clams. Don’t ask questions. A few lemons and a fork is all you need.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Sweet Turns</h4>
<div class="caption">We have nothing against meat, wine or volcanoes and we absolutely love Yerba Mate. But the top reason to head deep south to continue your winter is the skiing. </div>
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<h4 class="title">Go to Valle Nevado</h4>
<div class="caption">Here are the stats on Valle Nevado, a ski resort in Chile that offers some of the largest ski-able terrain in South America: 260 days of sunshine a year, almost 2,000 acres of terrain (over 50 percent of which is advanced or expert off-piste), the only high-speed quad chairlift in Chile, and the only heli-ski outfitter in the country (the heli pad is located right at the ski resort)</div>
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When to go? Sometimes there are epic snowfalls as early as June, but many skiers wait until after mid-July. Late August through September can be springy skiing, but in general, there is a better chance of more big powder storms in July and August.
Before you plan a ski trip to Argentina or Chile, read our 11 tips—on when to go, how to book a guided trip, and where to ski, stay, eat BBQ, and dance to disco. gallery55567297http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/chilean pow.jpgWhen to Go
When to go? Sometimes there are epic snowfalls as early as June, but many skiers wait until after mid-July. Late August through September can be springy skiing, but in general, there is a better chance of more big powder storms in July and August.
55567298http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/bariloche.jpgHow to Get There
For Chile, Santiago is the gateway ski city. Valle Nevado is about a 90-minute drive/ride, and is part of the Tres Valles ski resorts (Valle Nevado, El Colorado, La Parva). Portillo is about two hours from the airport, and offers views of Mount Aconcagua, the tallest peak in the Americas (22,837 ft). For Argentina, fly into Bariloche, a spectacular small city in the lake district. From there you can ski Cerro Catedral’s plentiful terrain and amazing tree skiing (trees are completely lacking in the northern areas). Head north a few hours to ski Chapelco and Cerro Bayo, and eat the best ice cream in the world in the charming little base towns of San Martin de Los Andes and Villa La Angostura. Transfer services are available from the airports to the resorts.
55567299http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/local rental gear.jpgBring Your Own Gear
If you're picky, it's best to bring your own set-up. Don’t count on being able to rent a wide range of good gear when you get there. Contact the resort before you arrive to discuss rentals to avoid gear envy. Though ski alquileres in towns and the cities rent everything technically needed to ski, the goods just might be older than you are.
55567300http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/mepowmartechairlenas.jpgGo to Las Lenas
Ski some of the longest, steepest, and potentially deepest couloirs of your life are in Las Lenas, Argentina. If Marte Chair is open, you will be ruined for nearly any other ski resort—big-mountain freeskiers converge here for a reason. Grab a room at the swanky, chic Hotel Virgo or Hotel Pisces or cram in a departmento with seven other skiers. Bring an outfit for the discos.
55567301http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/portillosteeps.jpgGo to Portillo
Book a week at the iconic, yellow Hotel Portillo in Chile, where the heritage of skiing is deep and scenic jagged peaks loom overhead. Ride chairlifts that cross the international highway, ski-tour across the lake, book a day with Portillo Heli, ski beautiful lines, then clean up and bask in international glamour at cocktail hour.
55567302http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/conevolcano.jpgSki Volcanoes
The Andes have huge, postcard-perfect cone volcanoes. Several tour companies offer a variety of guided backcountry packages and internationally certified ski guides for Chile and Argentina. Many resorts offer backcountry guide services as well. It's a life-list experience.
55567303http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/imgp4279.jpgGet off the Beaten Path
Book a cat ski trip at Ski Arpa in Chile, or stay in one of the best hotels in Chile at Termas de Chillan’s Gran Hotel Termas. Farther off the track, incredible skiing experiences can be found at places like La Hoya, Castor, or Caviahue in Argentina. Southamericaski.com can help plan trips to these hinterlands. Be prepared to speak Spanish, be self-sufficient, and have a lot of sweet terrain to yourself.
55567304http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/rucamalenvineyard.jpgDid We Mention Wine?
<p>Savor stellar, inexpensive wines. Drink carmeneres in Chile and malbecs in Argentina, but don’t mix up the grapes and the countries…you will receive a sharp look. Vineyards offering tours dot the southern cone from the Salta region to the Patagonian lakes, and are thick near Santiago and Mendoza.</p>
55567305http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/meatst.jpgEat Meat
Indulge your inner carnivore in Argentina. (Argentina has one of the world's highest consumption rates of beef, and is among the world’s top beef exporters. Pretty much, beef is what’s for dinner.) Order bife de lomo, and if you get invited to a local asado (BBQ), go immediately. Almost every restaurant offers a parilla, a plate of assorted grilled meats. In Chile, dig into a bowl of mariscos. The deep ocean shelf right off the coast means all kinds of exotic shellfish, beyond the normal mussels and clams. Don’t ask questions. A few lemons and a fork is all you need.
55567306http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/cerrocatedraltrees.jpgSweet Turns
We have nothing against meat, wine or volcanoes and we absolutely love Yerba Mate. But the top reason to head deep south to continue your winter is the skiing.
55567307http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201108/31.jpgGo to Valle Nevado
Here are the stats on Valle Nevado, a ski resort in Chile that offers some of the largest ski-able terrain in South America: 260 days of sunshine a year, almost 2,000 acres of terrain (over 50 percent of which is advanced or expert off-piste), the only high-speed quad chairlift in Chile, and the only heli-ski outfitter in the country (the heli pad is located right at the ski resort)
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<p>When Horace Greeley said, “Go West, young man,” he was referring to the vast opportunities that a relatively unexplored region offered enterprising and energetic Americans. And while he wasn’t talking about skiing, he might as well have been, because back in the mid 1800s, there were ample opportunities for first descents on all the West’s classic lines. Well, today the West has been pretty much skied out when it comes to first descents and the pristine high alpine meadows have been turned into planned ski “villages” complete with Starbucks and sushi.</p>
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<h4 class="title">Arpa</h4>
<div class="caption">Tucked at the end of a wild, remote Arpa is skiing at it’s most raw and unrefined. With no on-site accommodations and only a tiny refugio for après ski, this cat operation is one of the best experiences in skiing on the planet. Granted, there are few frills here, but with huge vertical, terrain for all abilities (beginners excepted) and a low-key atmosphere that focuses strictly on the skiing, Arpa is a special experience that will leave an indelible mark on your memories. Be sure to ink in at least one day here.</div>
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<div class="caption">Part of the Tres Vallies complex of resorts, Colorado can be skied in combination with La Parva or Valle Nevado. Catering to Chilean locals, it’s also a worthy destination for budget conscious skiers who can book accommodations at either El Colorado’s base area or shack up in Farellones, Chile’s original ski town. Farellones has a selection of funky hostels and hotels and exudes character. It’s also adjacent to El Colorado’s lift system, giving easy access to the slopes to guests who choose this option.</div>
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<h4 class="title">La Parva</h4>
<div class="caption">Often referred to as the Squaw Valley of Chile, La Parva is more akin to Aspen than its California cousin. There are none of the crowds here that Squaw is cursed with and lift lines – even at the height of the Chilean July vacations – are non-existent. The ambiance is also more Aspen than Squaw. La Parva has been adopted by Chilean’s moneyed classes and the base village is comprised of upscale private condos and apartments. With groomed boulevards, steep hike-to chutes and hidden gullies full of powder, the terrain here features something for everyone.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Portillo</h4>
<div class="caption">When people refer to Portillo as a “cruse ship in the sky”, they mean it. This all-inclusive experience is limited to less than 500 people per day, most of whom come back the same week each winter to sample Portillo’s luxurious combination of fine dining, great skiing and complete relaxation. The skiing provides the backdrop to an experience that can include Austrian world cup ski racers, Brazilian heiresses and the occasional North American ski bum who has decided to splurge instead of slumming it. And the splurging is worth it.</div>
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<h4 class="title">Termas de Chillán</h4>
<div class="caption">Bright green parakeets flying through snowstorms. Hissing, bubbling mud pits spewing volcanic fumes. Thousand year old aricaria trees that look like something out of a science fiction movie. Untracked powder and the longest, slowest chairlift you’ve ever ridden. These are the things you’ll remember after you ski Termas de Chillán. This unlikely ski area has fantastic terrain and, unlike its neighbors to the north, there’s good – albeit limited – tree skiing here. The trees mean that you don’t get shut down during storm days like in Portillo or the Tres Vallies ski resorts.</div>
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<div class="caption">You want luxury? Valle has it, with nicer accommodations and better restaurants than Portillo. You want terrain? Valle has that, too, with wide open bowls, high speed lifts, fantastic grooming and amazing out of bounds lines. You want flexibility? A variety of accommodation options means that there’s something for everyone and almost every budget. Chile’s most complete resort, Valle has it all, except for a town.</div>
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http://www.skinet.com/ski/galleries/chilean-ski-resort-primer#commentsResortssouth americaChileSouth AmericaEl ColoradoLa ParvaPortilloSki PortilloSki PuconTermas de ChillanValle NevadoCURRENT_SITE55559211http://www.skinet.com/CURRENT_SITE/files/_images/201102/chileprimerthumb.jpg55559210Chile primer thumbWhen people think of Chile, they think of wine. But like the country’s diverse vintages, Chile serves up a wide variety of skiing experiences, from tiny local areas to the international destination that is Portillo. With so much on tap, how do you choose the experience that’s right for you? We’ve created a non-inclusive A to V primer on the best that Chile has to offer. But don’t forget that there are other options that we’re not telling you about. Because, as every skier knows, sometimes discovering your own secret stash is the best part of making turns. By Tom Winter.gallery55559212http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/arpa.jpgTom WinterArpa
<p>Tucked at the end of a wild, remote Arpa is skiing at it’s most raw and unrefined. With no on-site accommodations and only a tiny refugio for après ski, this cat operation is one of the best experiences in skiing on the planet. Granted, there are few frills here, but with huge vertical, terrain for all abilities (beginners excepted) and a low-key atmosphere that focuses strictly on the skiing, Arpa is a special experience that will leave an indelible mark on your memories. Be sure to ink in at least one day here.</p>
55559213http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/elcolorado.jpgTom WinterEl Colorado
<p>Part of the Tres Vallies complex of resorts, Colorado can be skied in combination with La Parva or Valle Nevado. Catering to Chilean locals, it’s also a worthy destination for budget conscious skiers who can book accommodations at either El Colorado’s base area or shack up in Farellones, Chile’s original ski town. Farellones has a selection of funky hostels and hotels and exudes character. It’s also adjacent to El Colorado’s lift system, giving easy access to the slopes to guests who choose this option. Terrain inside the ropes at El Colorado can feel limited, although the cone-shaped mountain that the resort is built on does hold some secrets. Experts will want to sample the road laps down to Valle Nevado’s access road, but be advised, this area holds both snow and severe avalanche danger. Bring appropriate safety equipment.</p><p><a href="http://www.elcolorado.cl/" target="_blank">ElColorado.cl</a></p>
55559214http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/laparva.jpgTom WinterLa Parva
<p>Often referred to as the Squaw Valley of Chile, La Parva is more akin to Aspen than its California cousin. There are none of the crowds here that Squaw is cursed with and lift lines – even at the height of the Chilean July vacations – are non-existent. The ambiance is also more Aspen than Squaw. La Parva has been adopted by Chilean’s moneyed classes and the base village is comprised of upscale private condos and apartments. With groomed boulevards, steep hike-to chutes and hidden gullies full of powder, the terrain here features something for everyone. But, unlike Aspen or Squaw, there’s little in the way of nightlife and après ski choices are limited. It’s an easy trip down to nearby Farellones, though, so party animals may want to stay in that village rather than subjecting themselves to the refined and sedate atmosphere up at the resort.</p><p><a href="http://www.laparva.cl/2011/default.php" target="_blank">LaParva.cl</a></p>
55559215http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/portillo.jpgTom WinterPortillo
<p>When people refer to Portillo as a “cruse ship in the sky”, they mean it. This all-inclusive experience is limited to less than 500 people per day, most of whom come back the same week each winter to sample Portillo’s luxurious combination of fine dining, great skiing and complete relaxation. The skiing provides the backdrop to an experience that can include Austrian world cup ski racers, Brazilian heiresses and the occasional North American ski bum who has decided to splurge instead of slumming it. And the splurging is worth it. Insane steeps, endless hike-to terrain and wonderfully empty groomed runs are served up in equal measure here. But it’s the feeling of being included in an exclusive secret when you’re a guest here that is perhaps the best part of the Portillo experience. The Hotel is expensive and worth it, although deferred maintenance will raise eyebrows. Those traveling with friends on a budget should look into booking a room in the nearby Octagon to save some money.</p><p><a href="http://skiportillo.com/" target="_blank">Skiportillo.com</a></p>
55559216http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/termasdechillan.jpgTom WinterTermas de Chillán
<p>Bright green parakeets flying through snowstorms. Hissing, bubbling mud pits spewing volcanic fumes. Thousand year old aricaria trees that look like something out of a science fiction movie. Untracked powder and the longest, slowest chairlift you’ve ever ridden. These are the things you’ll remember after you ski Termas de Chillán. This unlikely ski area has fantastic terrain and, unlike its neighbors to the north, there’s good – albeit limited – tree skiing here. The trees mean that you don’t get shut down during storm days like in Portillo or the Tres Vallies ski resorts. But it’s the location, on the flanks of the very active Volcan Chillán, which makes Termas de Chillán so special. Ski off piste powder past hissing sulfur vents, ski tour tour above the resort to the edge of the crater and look down in the hellish cauldron, and end your day at the hot springs at the base. Accommodations here include the 5-star (and expensive) Gran Hotel Termas de Chillán. It’s nice, but most will choose the less expensive options (including self-catering cabins and a very cheap hostel) in La Trancas, approximately 5 miles away.</p><p><a href="http://www.termaschillan.cl/" target="_blank">TermasChillan.cl</a></p>
55559217http://www.skinet.com/ski/files/_images/201102/vallenevado.jpgTom WinterValle Nevado
<p>You want luxury? Valle has it, with nicer accommodations and better restaurants than Portillo. You want terrain? Valle has that, too, with wide open bowls, high speed lifts, fantastic grooming and amazing out of bounds lines. You want flexibility? A variety of accommodation options means that there’s something for everyone and almost every budget. Chile’s most complete resort, Valle has it all, except for a town. But nearby Farellones and Santiago both offer up everything that you can’t find here, and the fact that Valle is part of the Tres Vallies means that you can buy a lift ticket that also allows access to El Colorado and La Parva, making this resort a must-visit destination for skiers who like endless terrain, hidden powder stashes and spectacular groomers.</p><p><a href="http://www.vallenevado.com/en/" target="_blank">ValleNevado.com.</a></p>
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